Europe Reborn

by Harold James

In the early twentieth century brutal nation-states such as Mussolini's Italy, Stalin's Russia and Hitler's Germany came to the fore and the twin evils of dictatorship and war ensured the rapid destruction of liberal democracy, market economics and the international order. In contrast, the latter half was concerned with re-thinking and re-shaping these core values which still guide political life after the millennium. Harold James analyses the failures and achievements of the twentieth century. The demands of the post-war period, namely the place of Europe in a wider international order are also examined.

Genres: History, World War II

528 pages, Paperback

First published September 25, 2003

About the author

Harold James is Claude and Lore Kelly Professor in European Studies and Professor of History and International Affairs at Princeton University.

Reviews

[Jan · Rating 2 out of 5]

Insightful and full of knowledge - but badly structured, uneven and confusing.

Seemingly more focused on impressing the author's peers with his brilliance than providing a structured and educational overview of a complex topic-field. Irritatingly assuming insight and prior knowledge especially in the economics field, that is dominant and then making a mess out of explaining events and shaping forces.

Perhaps an interesting book to read ass the fourth or fifth covering the subject, but certainly not worth the effort as an introductory text.

[Eric Allen · Rating 4 out of 5]

Excellent book to read regarding WWI, WWII and up to 2000